New and revised policies – Prevention, Education and Response to Sexualized Violence (236) and BRP-201.02 Board Policy on Harassment, Discrimination & Physical or Emotional Abuse Prevention & Resolution

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In response to Government legislation requiring institutional policy, and to address a very important topic on university campuses, the UFV Board of Governors has approved a change to existing policy BRP-201.02 Harassment, Discrimination & Physical or Emotional Abuse Prevention & Resolution, Board Policy on, and the creation of a new policy Prevention, Education and Response … Read more

Policy Revised — BRP-235.05 Board Policy on Academic Excellence

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At its May 18, 2017 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to BRP-235.05 Board Policy on Academic Excellence. The changes accommodate a third award recognizing academic excellence in service. The policy is available on the Secretariat policy webpage: http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, please contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca   06/02/2017

Teaching and Learning opens renovated space, including ThinkerSpace

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Teaching and Learning cut the ribbon on its newly renovated space last week and held an open house to demonstrate its new facilities, services, and equipment. The ribbon was cut by President Mark Evered, Provost and Vice President Academic Eric Davis, and Director of Teaching and Learning Maureen Wideman. The new space includes an improved … Read more

Sandy Hill is Teacher Educator of the year

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Sandy Hill of UFV’s Education program was named Teacher Educator of the year by the Association of BC Deans of Education at its annual awards ceremony. Hill has provided exceptional mentoring of pre-service teachers in his work with UFV’s Teacher Education program, the Association noted. He has also been instrumental in furthering the university’s relationships … Read more

UUP well represented at ABEABC Conference

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UUP was well represented at the Adult Basic Education Association of BC’s Professional Development Conference held on April 27/28 at the Harrison Resort.  Sheryl Newton focussed on “What to Consider when Indigenizing a Class”.  Beverly Jones Redekop introduced the timely topic, “What do we do about them? Struggling with they as a gender neutral singular … Read more

New Student Orientation — Start Your Journey! — May 16 & 25 (Abbotsford) and 18 (Chilliwack)

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UFV’s New Student Orientation (part 1) Start Your Journey is happening this week and next! May 16 and 25 — Abbotsford Campus, 4-8 pm May 18 — Chilliwack Campus, 4-8 pm We’re looking forward to welcoming over 1,000 students and their supporters (parents/guardians, partners, family members and/or friends) to campus over the three event dates. … Read more

Call for expressions of interest — Senate ad hoc committee on the Student Academic Misconduct policy review

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Expressions of interests are being sought for membership on the Senate ad hoc committee on the Student Academic Misconduct policy (70) review. Terms of reference and membership composition are included on the form, which is available at http://www.ufv.ca/senate/resources/ If you are interested in serving on one Senate ad hoc committee, please complete and return the … Read more

Textbook adoptions for Fall Semester – deadline approaching!

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*Reminder* Fall 2017 deadline for ordering course materials is approaching! Textbook Adoptions are due May 15. Visit http://ufv.ca/bookstore/faculty/textbook-adoptions/ for more information. Please contact Kristi.Mansley@ufv.ca with any questions. Coursepack Requests are due June 15. Visit http://ufv.ca/bookstore/faculty/coursepacks/ for more information. Please contact Coursepacks@ufv.ca with any questions. General Merchandise orders related to courses is due June 15. Please … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — May 15, 2017

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, Biology Building Maintenance Worker To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at … Read more

Want free coffee, cookies, and $20?

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Calling all UFV students! The UFV Marketing and Recruitment team is looking for feedback on UFV marketing materials You will get a $20 gift card for participating. Coffee and treats will be served. Wed, May 17 10:30 am to noon Abby A229 Sign up today! Please RSVP to auriel.niven@ufv.ca before May 12. Space is limited. … Read more

Pre-retirement workshop — Are you ready to retire? May 24

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UFV is offering a pre-retirement workshop for all employees thinking about retirement in the next few years. This workshop is designed to complement the retirement workshops presented by the pension corporation for members of the Municipal Pension Plan and the College Pension Plan and will provide information regarding retirement that is not necessarily pension-related. Please … Read more